After consultation with their academic advisor and the instructor of the course, a student may withdraw from any course. Withdrawing from a course:
The course withdrawal process for all students regardless of level or student type is completed in the student's myWCU and must be done before 5:00 pm on the date of the withdrawal deadline.
Students with Holds preventing registration (such as balance due) will not be able to withdraw themselves. Please email registrar@wcu.edu and include your 920# and the course you would like to be withdrawn from. This email must be received before 5:00 pm on the date of the withdrawal deadline.
FALL 2024
| Part of Term | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Withdrawal Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Full Term |
August 19, 2024 |
December 13, 2024 |
October 25, 2024 |
|
First 8 Weeks |
August 19, 2024 |
October 11, 2024 |
September 13, 2024 |
|
Last 8 Weeks |
October 14, 2024 |
December 6, 2024 |
November 8, 2024 |
SPRING 2025
| Part of Term | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Withdrawal Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Full Term |
January 13, 2025 |
May 9, 2025 |
March 21, 2025 |
|
First 8 Weeks |
January 13, 2025 |
March 7, 2025 |
February 7, 2025 |
|
Last 8 Weeks |
March 10, 2025 |
May 2, 2025 |
April 4, 2025 |
SUMMER 2025
| Part of Term | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Withdrawal Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Minimester (M) |
May 12, 2025 |
May 27, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
|
First 8 Weeks (F8W) |
May 12, 2025 |
June 27, 2025 |
June 4, 2025 |
|
Nine Weeks (T) |
June 3, 2025 |
August 5, 2025 |
July 7, 2025 |
|
First 4.5 Weeks (F) |
June 3, 2025 |
July 3, 2025 |
June 18, 2025 |
|
Last 8 Weeks (L8W) |
June 30, 2025 |
August 15, 2025 |
July 23, 2025 |
|
Last 4.5 Weeks (L) |
July 7, 2025 |
August 5, 2025 |
July 22, 2025 |
|
Summer Bridge (LX) |
June 30, 2025 |
August 1, 2025 |
July 16, 2025 |
FALL 2025
| Part of Term | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Withdrawal Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Full Term |
August 18, 2025 |
December 12, 2025 |
October 24, 2025 |
|
First 8 Weeks |
August 18, 2025 |
October 10, 2025 |
September 12, 2025 |
|
Last 8 Weeks |
October 13, 2025 |
December 5, 2025 |
November 7, 2025 |
SPRING 2026
| Part of Term | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Withdrawal Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Full Term |
January 12, 2026 |
May 8, 2026 |
March 20, 2026 |
|
First 8 Weeks |
January 12, 2026 |
March 6, 2026 |
February 6, 2026 |
|
Last 8 Weeks |
March 9, 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
April 6, 2026 |
Whether a student is withdrawing from the current semester only or withdrawing completely from the University with no plans to return to 甜瓜视频app, the process is the same and is considered a University Withdrawal.
Withdrawing from the University after the start of the semester will result in a grade of "W" in all ungraded courses. Withdrawals resulting from a University Withdrawal do not count toward the state-mandated limit for course withdrawals. Withdrawing from all courses:
Failure to withdraw (abandonment) will result in a grade of "F", and affect both GPA and academic standing.
The Term Withdrawal process for all students regardless of level or student type is initiated in the Office of Student Retention. Please visit us in Killian Annex 214 or call us at 828.227.7171
Requests for a term withdrawal after the published withdrawal deadline will only be considered due to extenuating circumstances, which are defined as unavoidable circumstances outside of the student's control that occurred during the term and that severely limit the student's ability to participate and perform in academic courses. A student seeking an exception to the deadline should contact the Office of Student Retention (phone: 828-227-7171 or email: retention@wcu.edu). Students must provide evidence (documentation) supporting the exception they are claiming. These exceptions include, but are not limited to:
Students can request consideration for a post-deadline course withdrawal for extenuating circumstances through the dean of the college offering the course who will consult with course instructor and department head. Students will be required to present an explanation of circumstances and relevant documentation to verify the extenuating circumstances specific to pursuing a course withdrawal versus a term withdrawal.
* For a list of possible exceptions see Post-Deadline University Withdrawal